Washington City, Washington Utah

Courthouse

Many families left their homes in Northern Utah to start a new life and hopefully live their religion in peace and harmony. Brigham Young chose 38 families and they arrived in Washington City area on April 15, 1857. Many people suffered from diereses and hunger. Today the area is called Utah’s Dixie.

Cemetery

Washington City Utah Cemetery

The Washington City Cemetery dates back from 1859 historically. Beautiful grass and shade trees. As you can see in the photo these graves are highly decorated and taken care of.

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Historical Facts

Historical Places

Robert D Covington House

Washington Cotton Factory- Thousands of people and families who left their homes to find a new life in Utah and live their religion. There were 38 families that were asked by Brigham Young to travel to Southern Utah to grow cotton, this soon became known and called "Utah's Dixie" It was called. The Cotton Mission